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Administrative - Quality Manual
LSB-QAM-01 Introduction
LSB-QAM-10 Audits
LSB-QAM-11 Management System Review
LSB-QAM-12 Forensic Services
LSB-QAM-13 Document Control
LSB-QAM-14 Requests for Analysis
LSB-QAM-15 Withdrawal of Requests
LSB-QAM-16 Case Evaluation Policy
LSB-QAM-17 Case Evidence Acceptance
LSB-QAM-18 Subcontracting of Tests
LSB-QAM-19 Supplies and Purchasing
LSB-QAM-02 General Policies
LSB-QAM-20 Inventory and Asset Control
LSB-QAM-21 Improvement
LSB-QAM-22 Complaints
LSB-QAM-23 Corrective and Preventative Action
LSB-QAM-24 Training and Development
LSB-QAM-25 Personnel - Competency and Authorizations
LSB-QAM-26 Facilities and Environmental Conditions
LSB-QAM-27 Security
LSB-QAM-28 Alarm System
LSB-QAM-29 Key and Access Badge Control
LSB-QAM-03 Organizational Structure
LSB-QAM-30 Observation of Analysis
LSB-QAM-31 Health and Safety Program
LSB-QAM-32 Method Validation
LSB-QAM-33 Method Selection
LSB-QAM-34 Deviations from Protocol
LSB-QAM-35 Estimation of Uncertainty of Measurement
LSB-QAM-36 Data and Report Security
LSB-QAM-37 Equipment
LSB-QAM-38 Metrological Traceability
LSB-QAM-39 Reagents, Standards, and Reference Materials
LSB-QAM-04 Supervision
LSB-QAM-40 Sampling
LSB-QAM-41 Evidence - Receiving and Handling
LSB-QAM-42 Reference Databases and Individual Characteristic Databases
LSB-QAM-43 LSB Quality Control Index - Biological Standard Requirements
LSB-QAM-44 Proficiency Testing and Re-Examination
LSB-QAM-45 Technical, Administrative Review and Verification
LSB-QAM-46 Court Testimony Monitoring
LSB-QAM-47 Discovery Procedures
LSB-QAM-48 Interviews and Depositions
LSB-QAM-05 Quality System Responsibilities
LSB-QAM-54 References
LSB-QAM-06 Call Out Plan
LSB-QAM-07 Impartiality
LSB-QAM-08 Ethical Conduct
LSB-QAM-09 Case Records and Test Reports
LSB-QAM-TOC Table of Contents
Controlled Substances
SOPs
CS-SOP-10 GCMS Maintenance
CS-SOP-11 Refrigerator and Freezer Maintenance
CS-SOP-12 Use of Reagents and Solvents
CS-SOP-13 Control and Use of Drug Standards
CS-SOP-14 Control of Training Kits
CS-SOP-15 Controlled Substances Field Identification Program QA
CS-SOP-16 Amphetamine and Related Phenethylamines
CS-SOP-17 Anabolic Steroids
CS-SOP-18 Barbiturates
CS-SOP-19 Benzodiazepines
CS-SOP-2 Case Documentation
CS-SOP-20 Bufotenine
CS-SOP-21 Buprenorphine
CS-SOP-22 Chloral Hydrate
CS-SOP-23 Cocaine
CS-SOP-24 Codeine
CS-SOP-25 GHB
CS-SOP-26 Glutethimide
CS-SOP-27 Heroin
CS-SOP-28 Hydrocodone
CS-SOP-29 Hydromorphone
CS-SOP-3 Evidence Handling
CS-SOP-30 Iodine
CS-SOP-31 Ketamine
CS-SOP-32 LSD
CS-SOP-33 Lysergic Acid
CS-SOP-34 Marijuana Cannabis
CS-SOP-35 Meperidine
CS-SOP-36 Meprobamate
CS-SOP-37 Methadone
CS-SOP-38 Methaqualone
CS-SOP-39 Methylphenidate
CS-SOP-4 Sampling Evidence
CS-SOP-40 Morphine
CS-SOP-41 Opium
CS-SOP-42 Oxycodone
CS-SOP-43 Oxymorphone
CS-SOP-44 PCP Analogs
CS-SOP-45 Peyote
CS-SOP-46 Phencyclidine(PCP)
CS-SOP-47 Piperazines
CS-SOP-48 Propoxyphene
CS-SOP-49 Propylhexadrine
CS-SOP-5 Definitions
CS-SOP-50 Psilocyn-Psilocybin
CS-SOP-51 Red Phosphorus
CS-SOP-52 Tryptamines
CS-SOP-53 Abbreviations
CS-SOP-54 Reagent Preparation
CS-SOP-55 Chemical Tests for Controlled Substances
CS-SOP-56 Cleaning Laboratory Glassware
CS-SOP-57 Report Format for Proficiency Testing
CS-SOP-58 Drug Burn Reanalysis
CS-SOP-59 Controlled Substances Case Review Checklist
CS-SOP-6 Clandestine Laboratory Analysis
CS-SOP-60 Synthetic Cannabinoids
CS-SOP-61 Carisoprodol
CS-SOP-62 Substituted Cathinones
CS-SOP-63 Evidence Testing Using TruNarc
CS-SOP-64 Analysis of Syringes and Cotton(s)
CS-SOP-65 Graduated Cylinder Calibration Check
CS-SOP-66 Determining Usability and Legal Classification
CS-SOP-7 Reporting the Results of Scientific Analysis
CS-SOP-8 Balance & Weight Set Maintenance and Calibration
CS-SOP-9 Microscope Maintenance
Crime Scene Response
SOPs
CSR-SOP-1 Introduction
CSR-SOP-11 Impounding
CSR-SOP-12 Crime Scene Diagrams
CSR-SOP-13 Crime Scene Measurements
CSR-SOP-14 Crime Scene Search
CSR-SOP-15 Electrostatic Dust Print Lifter
CSR-SOP-16 Elimination Exemplars
CSR-SOP-17 Fingerprinting Individuals
CSR-SOP-18 Forensic-Alternate Light Source
CSR-SOP-19 Gunshot Residue Collection
CSR-SOP-2 Initial Crime Scene Procedures
CSR-SOP-20 Hematrace
CSR-SOP-21 Infrared Thermometers
CSR-SOP-22 Kastle-Meyer Testing
CSR-SOP-23 Latent Bloodstain Enhancement
CSR-SOP-24 Latent Fingerprint Development
CSR-SOP-26 Metal Detectors
CSR-SOP-27 Packaging Evidence
CSR-SOP-29 Photography
CSR-SOP-3 Adhesive Lifts
CSR-SOP-30 Post Blast Bomb Scene Evidence Collection
CSR-SOP-31 Reagent Storage/Preparation
CSR-SOP-32 Rehydration of Friction Ridge Skin
CSR-SOP-33 Tool Marks
CSR-SOP-34 Trace Evidence
CSR-SOP-35 Glossary
CSR-SOP-36 Report Writing and Note Taking
CSR-SOP-37 3D Laser Scanning Documentation
CSR-SOP-38 Buried Body/Skeletal Remains Recovery
CSR-SOP-39 CSR Safety
CSR-SOP-4 Biological Evidence Collection
CSR-SOP-40 Vehicle Entry
CSR-SOP-5 Bloodstain Pattern Evidence
CSR-SOP-6 Buccal Swab Collection
CSR-SOP-7 Bullet Impact Testing
CSR-SOP-8 Bullet Trajectory Analysis
CSR-SOP-9 Casting Shoe-Tire Impressions
Evidence Screening
SOPs
ESS-SOP-1 Introduction
ESS-SOP-10 Reagent Preparation and Storage
ESS-SOP-11 Fingernail Clippings and Fingernail Scrapings
ESS-SOP-12 Fetal Tissue
ESS-SOP-13 Hair Examination
ESS-SOP-14 Identification of Cellular Material
ESS-SOP-15 Biological Evidence Collection
ESS-SOP-16 Biological Standards and Collection Control Samples
ESS-SOP-17 DNA Sampling Guidelines
ESS-SOP-18 Digital Image Capture, Documentation, and Storage
ESS-SOP-19 Deviations From Written Procedures
ESS-SOP-2 Personnel
ESS-SOP-20 Technical and Administrative Reviews
ESS-SOP-21 Re-Examination and Re-Review
ESS-SOP-22 Software
ESS-SOP-23 Literature Review
ESS-SOP-24 Abbreviations
ESS-SOP-25 Reagent Control Standards
ESS-SOP-26 DNA Requests
ESS-SOP-27 Report Writing / Autotexts
ESS-SOP-3 Proficiency and Competency Tests
ESS-SOP-4 Equipment Maintenance and Performance Checks
ESS-SOP-5 Use of Chemicals
ESS-SOP-6 Case Documentation
ESS-SOP-7 Evidence Handling
ESS-SOP-8 Guidelines For Reagent and Instrument Application
ESS-SOP-9 Analytical Schemes and Procedures
Fire Debris
SOPs
ARS-SOP-1 Introduction
ARS-SOP-10 Reagent Preparation
ARS-SOP-2 Review Guidelines
ARS-SOP-3 Ignitable Liquids and Their Residues
ARS-SOP-4 Extraction of Ignitable Liquid Residues
ARS-SOP-5 Conclusion and Interpretation Guidelines
ARS-SOP-6 GCMS Maintenance
ARS-SOP-7 Personal Protective Equipment
ARS-SOP-8 Abbreviation List
ARS-SOP-9 Worksheets
Firearm Examination
SOPs
FA-SOP-1 Introduction
FA-SOP-10 Firearm Evidence Comparison
FA-SOP-11 General Object Examination
FA-SOP-12 Clothing Examination
FA-SOP-13 Bullet Impact Testing
FA-SOP-14 Distance Determination
FA-SOP-15 Firearm Ejection Pattern Determination
FA-SOP-16 Projectile Path Reconstruction
FA-SOP-17 Serial Number Restoration
FA-SOP-18 Micrometer Eyepiece Conversion
FA-SOP-19 Microscope Maintenance
FA-SOP-2 Review Guidelines
FA-SOP-20 Modified Griess Test
FA-SOP-21 Kastle-Meyer Phenolphthalein Presumptive Blood Test
FA-SOP-22 Chronograph Use
FA-SOP-23 Faxitron X-Ray Examination
FA-SOP-24 Recovered Trace Evidence
FA-SOP-25 Trigger Pull Device Calibration
FA-SOP-26 Biological Evidence Collection
FA-SOP-27 Personal Protective Equipment
FA-SOP-28 Hygiene
FA-SOP-3 Competency Determination
FA-SOP-31 Glossary
FA-SOP-32 Conclusion Guidelines
FA-SOP-33 Firearms References
FA-SOP-34 Chemical Reagent Preparation
FA-SOP-35 Abbreviations
FA-SOP-36 Etchant Preparation
FA-SOP-37 Worksheets
FA-SOP-38 Sound Level Testing
FA-SOP-39 PFT Barrel Overall Length Measuring Device
FA-SOP-4 Literature Review
FA-SOP-40 General Toolmark Comparison
FA-SOP-41 ScanX-12 ILE Computed Radiography Scanner
FA-SOP-42 Conflict Resolution
FA-SOP-43 Firing Range Backstop Maintenance
FA-SOP-44 Bullet Recovery System Maintenance
FA-SOP-45 Laboratory Technician Duties
FA-SOP-46 Evofinder® Quality Control Checks
FA-SOP-5 Examination of Firearms
FA-SOP-6 Test Firing Weapons
FA-SOP-7 Balance and Measuring Device Calibration
FA-SOP-8 Cartridge Case Examination
FA-SOP-9 Projectile Examination
FA-SOP-TOC Table of Contents
Forensic DNA
SOPs
CODIS
CODIS-SOP-01 Organization and Management
CODIS-SOP-02 DNA Records and Security
CODIS-SOP-03 Profile Management
CODIS-SOP-04 Entering Casework Samples into CODIS
CODIS-SOP-05 Performing a Keyboard Search of the Database
CODIS-SOP-06 Uploads and Database Searches
CODIS-SOP-07 Known Persons Indexes
CODIS-SOP-08 Glossary of CODIS Terms
CODIS-SOP-09 FORESTR, POPSTR, and DATABSR
Quality Assurance
DNA-SOP-01 Introduction to Forensic DNA Section
DNA-SOP-02 Personnel
DNA-SOP-03 Validation
DNA-SOP-04 Audits and Quality System Reviews
DNA-SOP-05 Proficiency Testing
DNA-SOP-06 Sample Re-Analysis and Quarterly Review Process
DNA-SOP-07 DNA Laboratory Facilities
DNA-SOP-08 Equipment
DNA-SOP-09 Reagents
DNA-SOP-10 Sterilization Procedures
DNA-SOP-11 Sample and Evidence Handling
DNA-SOP-12 Analysis Controls
DNA-SOP-13 Casework Documentation
DNA-SOP-14 Reviews
DNA-SOP-15 Outsourcing
DNA-SOP-16 Software
DNA-SOP-17 Forensic DNA Abbreviations
DNA-SOP-38 Corrective Actions
Technical Procedures
DNA-SOP-18 Presumptive Blood Exams
DNA-SOP-19 Preservation and Portioning of Samples
DNA-SOP-21 DNA Extraction Utilizing the QIAsymphony
DNA-SOP-22 QIAamp DNA Extraction
DNA-SOP-23 Amicon Clean Up and Concentration of Extracted DNA
DNA-SOP-24 Quantitation
DNA-SOP-25 Globalfiler and Yfiler Plus PCR Amplification
DNA-SOP-26 Globalfiler Express and Yfiler Plus Direct Amplification of Standards
DNA-SOP-27 Capillary Electrophoresis
DNA-SOP-28 GeneMapper IDx Data Analysis
DNA-SOP-29A Interpretation Guidelines for Globalfiler Profiles Using STRmix
DNA-SOP-30 Interpretation Guidelines for Yfiler Plus Profiles
DNA-SOP-31 Interpretation Guidelines for Direct Amplification Reference Profiles
DNA-SOP-32 Statistics
DNA-SOP-33 ArmedXpert
DNA-SOP-34 STRmix
DNA-SOP-35 Reports
DNA-SOP-37 Reinterpretation of Legacy Data
Latent Print Comparison
SOPs
LPC-SOP-1 Acronyms Abbreviations
LPC-SOP-10 Discovery Procedure
LPC-SOP-11 Administrative and Technical Review
LPC-SOP-13 Evidence Handling
LPC-SOP-14 Performance Assessments
LPC-SOP-15 ABIS
LPC-SOP-18 Accuracy Standards
LPC-SOP-19 Conclusions and Report Writing
LPC-SOP-2 Definitions
LPC-SOP-20 Court Priors
LPC-SOP-23 Corrective Action
LPC-SOP-24 Training and Development
LPC-SOP-25 Examination Documentation
LPC-SOP-26 Conflict Resolution and Consensus Judgment
LPC-SOP-3 Methodology
LPC-SOP-4 Document Storage
LPC-SOP-5 Examination Documentation
LPC-SOP-6 Comparison Casework
LPC-SOP-7 Digital Images
LPC-SOP-8 Educational Requirements
LPC-SOP-9 Accomodations, Safety and Security
Toxicology
SOPs
TOX-SOP-1 Introduction
TOX-SOP-10 Protocol for Outsourcing Cases
TOX-SOP-11 Protocol for Case Processing
TOX-SOP-12 Protocol for Analysis of Sexual Assault Case
TOX-SOP-13 Protocol for Case Acceptance
TOX-SOP-14 Protocol for Reanalysis Proficiency Testing
TOX-SOP-15 Protocol for Literature Review
TOX-SOP-16 Protocol for Discovery Requests
TOX-SOP-17 Protocol for the Analysis of Ethanol
TOX-SOP-2 Protocol for Receiving Evidence
TOX-SOP-20 Protocol for Solid Phase Extractions of Acid Basic Drugs in Urine
TOX-SOP-22 Protocol for the Analysis of GHB in Blood and Urine
TOX-SOP-3 Protocol for Evidence Handling and Sampling
TOX-SOP-30 Protocol for the Analysis of 11-nor-delta-9-carboxy-THC in Urine by SPE
TOX-SOP-31 Protocol for Solid Phase Extractions of Acid Basic Drugs in Blood
TOX-SOP-33 Protocol for the Analysis of Barbiturates in Blood
TOX-SOP-38 Protocol for the Analysis of THC and its metabolites in Blood by SPE
TOX-SOP-4 Protocol for Case Documentation
TOX-SOP-40 Protocol for the Analysis of Volatiles by HSGC
TOX-SOP-43 Protocol for HSGC Maintenance
TOX-SOP-44 Protocol for Gas Flow Maintenance
TOX-SOP-45 Protocol for Pipette and Dispenser Diluter Maintenance
TOX-SOP-46 Protocol for Refrigerator and Freezer Maintenance
TOX-SOP-47 Protocol for GC-MS and GC-MS/MS Maintenance and Performance Checks
TOX-SOP-49 Protocol for TurboVap Evaporator Maintenance
TOX-SOP-5 Protocol for Reporting Results
TOX-SOP-50 Protocol for Balance Maintenance
TOX-SOP-51 Abbreviations
TOX-SOP-52 References
TOX-SOP-53 Administrative Review Criteria
TOX-SOP-54 Technical Review Criteria
TOX-SOP-55 Worksheets
TOX-SOP-56 Protocol for analysis of halogenated hydrocarbons in blood and urine
TOX-SOP-59 Protocol for the Screening and Confirmation of Drugs in Blood and Urine by SPE and LCMS-QQQ
TOX-SOP-6 Protocol for Case Review
TOX-SOP-60 Protocol for Randox Drug Screens
TOX-SOP-61 Protocol for the Analysis of Drugs in Blood and Urine by Liquid/Liquid Extraction
TOX-SOP-62 Protocol for the Analysis of Benzodiazepines by LCMS-QQQ
TOX-SOP-63 Protocol for LCMS-QQQ Maintenance
TOX-SOP-64 Protocol for Volumetric Glassware Maintenance
TOX-SOP-65 Protocol for the Analysis of Opiates by LCMS-QQQ
TOX-SOP-66 Protocol for the Comprehensive Screening of Drugs by LCMS-QQQ
TOX-SOP-67 Protocol for the Qualitative Confirmation of Drugs by LCMS-QQQ
TOX-SOP-7 Protocol for Case Reanalysis
TOX-SOP-8 Protocol for use of Chemicals Reagents Solutions and Solvents
TOX-SOP-9 Protocol for the Control and Use of Drug Standards
TOX-SOP-TOC Table of Contents.doc
Trace
SOPs
TR-SOP-1 Introduction
TR-SOP-10 Melting Point Maintenance and Calibration
TR-SOP-11 GRIM Maintenance and Calibration
TR-SOP-12 Chemical Comparison and Examination
TR-SOP-13 Instrumental Comparison and Examination
TR-SOP-14 Physical Comparison and Examination to include Physical Matches
TR-SOP-15 SEM-EDX Analysis
TR-SOP-16 FTIR Analysis
TR-SOP-17 Microspectrophotometric Analysis
TR-SOP-19 Melting Point Analysis
TR-SOP-2 Literature Review
TR-SOP-20 Trace Evidence Collection
TR-SOP-21 Explosive Examination
TR-SOP-22 Explosive Residue Examination
TR-SOP-23 Glass Examination
TR-SOP-24 Fiber, Fabric and Rope Examination
TR-SOP-25 Paint Examination
TR-SOP-27 Gunshot Residue Analysis by SEM-EDX
TR-SOP-28 GSR Interpretation and Conclusion Guidelines
TR-SOP-29 Lamp Filament Examination
TR-SOP-3 Review Guidelines
TR-SOP-30 Footwear and Tiretrack Examination
TR-SOP-31 Tape Examination
TR-SOP-33 Critical Reagent List
TR-SOP-34 Reagent Preparation and Use
TR-SOP-35 References
TR-SOP-36 Abbreviation List
TR-SOP-37 Interpretation and Conclusion Guidelines
TR-SOP-38 Sample Preparation Methods
TR-SOP-39 Sample Plan and Selection
TR-SOP-4 Laboratory Cleanliness and Contamination Prevention
TR-SOP-40 Worksheets
TR-SOP-41 GC-MS maintenance
TR-SOP-42 GC-MS Analysis
TR-SOP-43 Lachrymator Analysis
TR-SOP-5 Microspectrophotometer Maintenance and Calibration
TR-SOP-6 Electronic Balance Maintenance and Calibration Verification
TR-SOP-7 SEM-EDX Maintenance and Calibration
TR-SOP-9 FTIR Maintenance and Calibration
TR-SOP-44 Conflict Resolution